Death Row Inmate Rejects Clemency Hearing, Claiming Futility Given Governor's Actions

Anthony Sanchez plans to skip his clemency hearing believing the Republican governor will reject clemency.
Sanchez cited recent cases where the board recommended clemency but the governor still allowed executions.
Sanchez maintains his innocence and plans to prove it in court.
Oklahoma resumed executions in 2021 after a six-year moratorium due to concerns with its methods.
Sanchez is scheduled for execution by lethal injection in September 2023 for killing a University of Oklahoma student.